145 Wildwood Lane Se, St Petersburg, FL 33705

Description

Unique opportunity to own a property in the storybook setting of Driftwood.Enchanting 3 Bed,1bath (plus 1/2 bath in garage) block home. This property is truly one-of a kind oozing with Charm and Nostalgia of the 30's and 40's. Polished cement floors greet you along with the breathtaking original exposed beam ceiling (signature mark of a Mark Dixon Dodd home) as you enter this original MDD home. Cozy oversized wood-burning fireplace with a fairy tale concrete staircase complete with inlayed antique tile leading you to the 2 upstairs bedrooms complete with wood floors and a charming, vintage full bath. Additional living space in your all enclosed "Garden room" with swooping views of the Driftwood Park right outside your front door. This home has the original bones from the 30's along with the original enclosed, attached garage. Updates include Roof 2014,Brand new AC(4 unit Mini Split system),New Plumbing, New Fence with gated Driveway and New Appliances. Huge backyard with plenty of parking for your boat, RV and other toys.As you stroll the grounds of this incredible tree-canopied lot you will understand why the Artist used this lot as acanvas to showcase his architectural style.The Driftwood community also includes a private Beach/Dock area for the residents with lots of opportunity to kayak, paddleboard and enjoy the water of the Big Bayou. In 1936, as Mark Dixon Dodd reputation as an artist and teacher grew, he was commissioned by real estate investors, Arthur Modine and Francis Marion Boone, to design a real estate subdivision Driftwood in the St. Petersburg area known as the Big Bayou. Starting in 1937, Dodd designed and built 18 homes with the Architectural assistance of Mr. Parish, whose family has been the one of the few owners of this home. There are now 18 remaining Dodd homes in Driftwood, previously 19 before the one across the street was demolished. DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS ORIGINAL MARK DIXON DODD HOME!